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JANUARY 17, 1984
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" More and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty gave a brief report on the recent
Northwest Power Planning Council meeting. She commented that
some of the Power Council members had indicated they were
supportive of the City's request for funding for the Diversion
Dam and fish mitigation. She further commented she would make
some follow-up contacts with these members. Council member
Carmichael asked when a Study Session would be scheduled to
discuss the Joint Basin Board and haw it relates to the
Northwest Power Planning Council. City Manager Zais
responded that no specific timeframe has been set, but it
could possibly be done in the near future.
Council member Doty stated that Tarry Wright, Assistant
Director of Community & Economic Development, had suggested
that the Capitol Theatre put readable signs on the backs of
the seats, to point out the exits. He also suggested that
perhaps the Town Hall ladies would be willing to delay their
luncheon 15 minutes and permit a fire drill.
Mayor Barnett mentioned that the notice regarding the COG
membership meeting was in the Council packet.
Mayor Barnett reported he received a letter from the Los
Angeles Ballet, who plan to perform in Yakima this year. They
inquired if Yakima is interested in hosting a reception
following their performance with a $1,000 donation per couple
to support the Company's Olympics Dance celebration. Mayor
Barnett stated that the Chamber of Commerce had suggested that
perhaps this request should be referred to the Allied Arts.
Mayor Barnett invited the Council members to the Open House
celebrating the City's 98th Birthday and the 25th Anniversary
of the Council/Manager form of government on Friday, January
27, 1984, at Yakima City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He
circulated a sign-up sheet for Council members to indicate
When they could be present at the Open House.
Council member Doty submitted a Time Magazine article on wood
burning stoves, to be available for review in the Council
Office.
City Manager Zais reported that he had received a response
from the Department of Ecology to his letter regarding the
City's policy on outside sewer connections.
2. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
a. Reconsideration of Left Turn Signalization on First Street and
Yakima Avenue
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer reported that a
conclusion on this issue is critical so that the signal
synchronization can be finalized. Mr. Hein gave a brief
review of the collision history at this intersection. Council
member Beauchamp stated that he is a proponent of the left
turn signalization and asked Mr. Hein to explain leading and
lagging arrows. Mr. Hein explained that the lead green arrow
comes at the beginning of a straight movement and lagging
arrows come at the end. When the lead or lagging arrow is on,
the opposing traffic movement is stopped. Mr. Hein mentioned
the alternative methods for providing left turn signals and
their advantages and stated the best system is a two-Phase,
with east and west turn signals. Mr. Hein gave the traffic
count as 16,600 on 1st Street and approximately equal on
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Yakima Avenue. He stated that the count is 7,900 on the east
leg and 8,700 on the west leg. Guy Shinn was requested to
step forward and give his opinion. Guy Shinn, Route 8, Box
440, Yakima, Washington, Manager, Rainier Bank, stated that he
has perceived that this situation has not become worse. He
gave three alternate solutions to address the intersection
problem: 1) a left turn light for each direction; 2) no left
turns, whatever; and 3) leave the signal light as it is today.
Council members Carmichael and Moore agreed with Mr. Shinn.
Council member Beauchamp asked what the cost of leading and
lagging signals would be for that intersection. Mr. Hein
responded that there is $30,000 in the budget. Mr. Hein
explained there is a possible safety problem with the location
of the railroad tracks at the next intersection, as traffic
could back up across the tracks. He further explained there
are no actuated signals in the downtown area; all are fixed
time and tied together, so if it is changed, it will take away
- from the overall traff4 flow. Staff recommended the signal
be left as it is. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Sparling to move Item 2a to Item 6a in the Business session.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
b. Rainier Bank Alley Traffic Pattern
Mayor Barnett informed Council that Yakima Federal Savings did
not become aware until yesterday of plans to make the
north-south alley between Yakima Avenue and Chestnut Avenue,
1st Street and 2nd Street, a two-way alley, and have requested
a delay of two w to study this proposal. City Manager
Zais stated this would delay this issue until the February 7th
meeting. Guy Shinn, Manager, Rainer Bank, stated that he,
Hank Hein and James Cowan, Vice President, Yakima Federal
Savings, have a meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23, 1984
to develop plans. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
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Buchanan to defer this item a minimum of two weeks until these
parties can get together. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
c. 45th Avenue, Summitview to Chestnut
Hank Hein stated that he had referred reports frcm concerned
citizens to the Traffic Safety Committee and their conclusion
was that there is a safety issue involved. Mr. Hein stated
that he has met with the private property owners and one has
signed a document for a 20 foot right-of-way and the other is
willing to sign. He stated that staff is looking to Council
to pursue a right-of-way exchange. Council member Carmichael
asked how this all came about and asked staff for more
background. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Mbore to move
Item No. 2c to Item No. 6b and Item No. 2d to Item Nb. 6c in
the Business session. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
d. Signalization of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive.
II/ Moved to Item No. 6c under the Business Session.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore and Sperling and City
Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
4. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was - led by Council member Sperling.
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5. OONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions frcm either Council members or citizens present.
(Cbuncil member Doty excused herself, due to possible conflict
of interest on the its pertaining to Gleed Water.) Council
member Buchanan requested that the minutes for December 13,
1983, part of It No. 7, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion
of the December 13, 1983 minutes, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Cbnsent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Council member Doty not voting due to a possible conflict of
interest. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
Yakima Police Department Reserve
Chief Pleas Green gave a history of the initiation of the
Police Reserve Program. He spoke about the various services
the reserves perform for the City. He called forward Captain
Donald L. Lemon, who has resigned after 20 years of service,
but will serve in an advisory capacity, and recognized him for
his service. Tracy Richards, a member of the Police Reserve
for 25 years, was promoted to the rank of Reserve Captain.
Officers Donald L. Lemon, Ralph G. Lenhard, a 16 year veteran,
and Ewell H. Boone, a nine year member were recognized and
received special recognition awards (Washington State Criminal
Justice Training Commission Reserve Officer Certification).
Reserve Sergeant Gary Hardiman, who will be moving away from '
the Yakima area, was recognized for his 11 years of service.
Service awards were also presented to Lucius Forbes, 15 years;
Stuart McPherson, 14 years; Richard Lilly, 15 years; Jim
Swearngin, 13 years; Greg Halvorson, 6 years; Larry Worden, 5
years and Cathy Knight, 2 years. Reserve non -ccmmissioned
officers recognized, although they were not in attendance at
today's meting, were: Jim Martin, David Fredericks, and
Charles Ames.
6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. Item No. 2a
It was MOVED by Beauchamp to take the consultant
recommendation to have leading and lagging left turn system on
1st Street. The motion died for lack of a second. It was
MOVED by Doty to folloW staff's reccinnendation that the signal
be left as is. The motion died for lack of a second. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by More to reinstitute the left
turn arrows for traffic, both north and south on 1st Street
and east and west on Yakima Avenue. Discussion followed and
Mr. Hein explained why the consultant recommended a leading
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and lagging system. Discussion also followed regarding the
costs involved for this project. The question was called for
a vote on the Motion. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Buchanan,
Doty and Sparling voting nay.
B. Item No. 2c
Council member Doty expressed Mr. Rosenkranz's interest in
this item for him, saying he had called her earlier in the
day. She also_ expressed her concern about trading a piece of
property on a side street for property on a major arterial,
and inquired if it were possible to stipulate the property
could not be used for commercial purposes. Mr. Hein explained
that this area is zoned R-1 now, and would have to be rezoned
if commercial use was requested. Mr. Hein asked for Council
to direct staff to pursue a right-of-way exchange. Following
discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to
follow the staff recommendation, as enumerated in the agenda
statement. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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C. It No. 2d
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities gave a
brief overview on the 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive inter-
section. Mr. Covell explained that this intersection meets
two warrants for signalization: 1) volume; and 2)
' interruption of continuous traffic. Mr. Covell stated this
project is listed in the Six-Year Transportation Program. He
stated that staff's recommendation is for Council to earmark
$353,000 of FAUS funds, if they elect to improve the
intersection, utilizing half cent gas tax monies as the local
match funding, Which brings the total cost to $425,000
including right-of-way acquisition. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Beauchamp to improve the intersection, as outlined
by staff. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
111 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES --.
December 13, 1983
council member Buchanan requested a change in it No. 11 of
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the December 13, 1983 Council minutes. It is recorded that he
voted against the motion and he. believed that it was Council
member Beauchamp, who voted nay. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Mbore, that the Council minutes of December 13, as
corrected, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
pUblicly, be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
*DeceMber 20, 1983
The minutes of the Council meeting of December 20, 1983,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly, was
approved.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION . .
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None.
9. REVIEW 'OF CITY POLICY REGARDING ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS FOR
ABANDONEEIVEHICLE REMOVAL
Mr. Jerry Henderson, 309 North 35th Avenue, addressed Council
to explain his only concern was that currently, the City is
operating under a 14 day waiting period to remove vehicles
_ from public streets and the Washington State law allows that
vehicles can be removed after 24 hours. Mr. Henderson
referred to R.C.W. 46.52, motor vehicle code and R.C.W.
46.61.565, authority to remove vehicles. Discussion followed
on notification to vehicle owners; storage, and hulks
reported. Police Chief Pleas Green explained the current
practice the Police Department follows to check any vehicle
reported as a hulk. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Moore to accept the staff report. Unanimously carried by
II voice vote.
*10. RESOLUTION RENAMING NACHES PARKWAY AS CHET HATFIELD PARKWAY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4904, A RESOLUTION designating "Chet Hatfield
Parkway", and authorizing the Yakima Lions Club to develop
that parkway.
*11. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS
A. Collective Bargaining Agreement with International
Association of Firefighters Covering LEOFF Employees
RESOLUTION NO. D-4905, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years
1984 and 1985 with Local 469, International Association of
Fire Fighters, AFL7CIO.
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B. Collective Bargaining Agreement with International
Association of Firefighters Covering PERS Employees
RESOLUTION NO. D-4906, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City. Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years
1984 and 1985 with Local 469, International Association of
Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO.
*12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CH2M-HILL
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4907, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with �2E'1-Hill Engineers, Inc., for
professional engineering services.
*13. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS
A. Resolution authorizing payment in settlement of a claim
for damage submitted by James Kunz
RESOLUTION NO. D-4908, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$79.50 to James P. Kunz in settlement of a claim for damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
B. Resolution den 'ng the claim for damages filed by Leo Harvey.
RESOLUTION NO. .1:4909, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Leo
and Etta B. Harvey filed with the City of Yakima on December
28, 1983.
*14. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
The appointment of Russ Rennie to the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Sister
Charlotte Van Dyke to 12/31/88, was conf irmed.
*15. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY COLUMBIA FEDERAL
BANK, 124 E. YAKIMA AVENUE
The application for a Right-of-Way Use Permit requested by
Yakima Business Center Associates, for property located at 124
E. Yakima Avenue, was accepted and approved.
*16. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 503 NO. 40TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY
CRESCENT CONVALESCENT CENTER
ORDINANCE NO. 2741, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 505 North
40th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-1,
One-Family Zone to R-2, Multiple-Family Zone.
*17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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ORDINANCE NO. 2742, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employees to be effective January 1, 1984; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code,
and declaring an emergency.
*18. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT (First
Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima;
and making an appropriation in the 477-Domestic Water Improve-
ment Fund for expenditure during 1984, was laid on the table
for one week or until January 24, 1984.
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19. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais reported on a meeting he attended with Dave
Rhodes, Director of Public Works, Don Schussler, and Dean
Starr to explore potential funding for Lions Pool
reconstruction, maintenance and operation. The School
District agreed to consider future contributions, such as was
made in the mid-1970's for maintenance and operation of the
facility. The School District will follow-up on this and the
City will lock for alternative funding for capital costs.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
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Department of Ecology in response to City Manager's 12/15/83
letter concerning sewer connections. 1/10/84; memo from
Director of Community and Economic Development and Code
Administration Manager re: 1983 Year-End Permit Center Report.
1/12/84; letter from Yakima Community Services Office
commending and thanking City staff for their efforts in
restoring water service to their facility. 12/29/83; letter
from Office of the Attorney General re: Yakima River Basin
projects. 1/6/84; Washington Community Affairs Bulletin for
December 1983; notice of workshop on March 21 and 22, 1984
regarding Transit issues. 1/84; article entitled "Low Fares,
More Service Pay Off", published in the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer. 1/5/84; Yakima Valley Conference of
GoveLments Newsletter, Volume 9, NO. 13, and attachment
regarding Washington Intergovernmental Review Process.
1/6/84; correspondence from Washington State Energy Office re:
Battelle Contract on Mbdel Conservation Standards. 1/5/84;
minutes of 12/20/83 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
meeting; McCaw Cablevision of Yakima Monthly Report for
DeceMber, 1983.
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparl ing to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and then immediately adjourn the meeting.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:55 p.m.
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